Graphic Designer
Use visual media, typography and page design techniques to create print and digital assets.
Job opportunities
761
Jobs on SEEK right now
Job growth
13.6%*
Projected job growth in 5 years
Salary
$60k
Most common salary
Job satisfaction
4.0
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What can I earn as a Graphic Designer?
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The most common annual salary in AUS for a Graphic Designer is between $55k and $65k
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SEEK users who have worked as a Graphic Designer have studied these qualifications.
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Diploma of Graphic Design
This vocational diploma provides you with the skills and knowledge to create designs in both print and digital media.
Bachelor of Arts
This qualification gives you broad skills and knowledge in your chosen area of specialisation to get you started in your career.
Bachelor of Design
This degree prepares you for a career in the design industry. There may also be an option to specialise in one area of design.
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How do Graphic Designers rate their role?
Latest reviews from 27 Graphic Designers surveyed on SEEK
Work-life balance
3.8
Job satisfaction
4.0
Career progression opportunities
3.1
Job security
3.2
Pay / Salary
2.9
Variety of work
3.9
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Every Graphic Designer needs to work in production at least once
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Multimedia
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Print Production
The good things
I believe every Designer needs to work in production, it really opens up what is Possible and Not when you are designing things that are to be printed. So when you are designing something you are thin...
The challenges
If you aren't a quick learner than this role can be difficult as you have to learn not only the design programes but also all the machines used to print and finish products.
Also the pay isn't that gr...
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Graphic Design/Graphic Art: I love my profession, but not always my job.
Reviewer's Qualification
Associate diploma
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
I'm self-employed
Specialisation
Print advertising and Annual Reports
The good things
A role as a Graphic Designer/Graphic Artist includes a broad range of tasks and creative outcomes for work. This keeps things interesting and allows for your skill-set to diversify. There are opportun...
The challenges
Being a Graphic Designer/Graphic Artist, styles and technologies change and evolve quickly. If you want to stay relevant, you need to keep up and make sure you’re ready for whatever the new thing is. ...
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